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$773+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — JNB
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Detroit to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/179:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,269
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:10 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/139:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops37h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/59:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops42h 41m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,292
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2012:20 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/29:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,315
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/165:30 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops56h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/309:45 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops44h 11m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,321
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/912:20 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/309:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops45h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,340
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:20 pm
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/29:50 am
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops39h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,345
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/115:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,348
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/275:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,363
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/115:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,399
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/276:00 am
DTW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/125:00 pm
JNB
-
DTW
2 stops29h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,400

Find flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,269
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$773
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,647
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One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($417 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

1:01 pm-4:00 am

2 stops32h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

2:05 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$1,404

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/31

1:01 pm-8:20 am

2 stops37h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-9:54 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,455

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/2

9:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/13

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,490

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

8:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/14

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,520

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

8:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,560

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

8:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,591

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

7:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

2:30 pm-2:16 pm

3 stops29h 46m

$1,637
Quickest round-trip

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/28

5:30 pm-3:55 am

3 stops28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/12

2:30 pm-2:16 pm

3 stops29h 46m

$1,665

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

8:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/5

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,916

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

8:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/26

5:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,988

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,271). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,461 and $2,203 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,269 on Etihad Airways (Oct 20-Nov 17).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated August 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

MIA - IST

The cabin is very clean, the service is great, the food is excellent

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Detroit. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 32h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 21m. The distance from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 8474 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,044 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $1,937. Turkish Airlines is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,271). Flying from Detroit to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,565). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,044Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,937Average$2,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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